Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Bishop's Palace
Photographed by Jim Evans, November 24, 2011
1. The Bishop's Palace Marker
Built, 1886-1893, by Col. Walter Gresham, civic leader and U.S. Congressman. Nicholas J. Clayton was architect. One of the most lavish and massive homes in U.S., house is a Victorian adaptation of renaissance style.
Silver and onyx mantel in music room won first prize, 1886, at New Orleans Exposition. Mrs. Gresham painted murals, ceilings.
Catholic Diocese bought home, 1923, made one room into chapel with stained glass windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 139.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 29° 18.174′ N, 94° 46.926′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (State Highway 87) and 14th Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Marker is beside the front steps. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1402 Broadway, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carl and Hilda Biehl House (within shouting distance of this marker); Powhatan and Mattie Wren House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart Church (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Kayla Harper, December 26, 2019
2. The Bishop's Palace and Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, December 26, 2019
3. The Bishop's Palace Marker
Photographed by Jim Evans, circa 1975
4. The Bishop's Palace Marker
Photographed by Jim Evans, circa 1991
5. The Bishop's Palace Marker
An unusual view of the Bishop's Palace
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
